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28 Jun 2024
NiftyAll-time highs! Sensex crosses 79,500, Nifty nears 24,150
Indian equity benchmarks, Sensex and Nifty, have hit all-time highs for the fifth consecutive day on Friday.
28 Jun 2024
Bharti AirtelFollowing Jio, Airtel increases mobile data plans by 21%
Bharti Airtel announced on Friday a tariff increase of 11-21% for all prepaid and postpaid users, effective from July 3.
28 Jun 2024
Bharti AirtelJio tariff hike: How your prepaid, postpaid plans have changed
Reliance Jio, the leading telecom company in India, has announced a significant tariff hike of 12-25% across all mobile plans.
27 Jun 2024
Foxconn'25% new recruits married women': Foxconn reponds to hiring row
Foxconn, the manufacturer of iPhones, has refuted allegations of discriminatory hiring practices against married women.
27 Jun 2024
InfosysInfosys settles insider trading charges with SEBI, pays ₹25L fine
Infosys, India's second-largest IT services company, has settled insider trading charges with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), according to Reuters.
27 Jun 2024
FlipkartFlipkart's video commerce clocks 2 million hours in a year
Indian e-commerce brand, Flipkart, claims that its video commerce offerings have witnessed a swift uptake with customers clocking over two million hours from June 2023 to May 2024.
27 Jun 2024
BYJU'SOPPO claims BYJU'S owes ₹13 crore for app pre-installation
Chinese mobile phone manufacturer OPPO has accused edtech firm BYJU'S of owing it ₹13 crore.
27 Jun 2024
Stock MarketSensex climbs 570 points, Nifty settles above 24,000 mark
On Thursday, the benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices witnessed a surge.
27 Jun 2024
Yes BankYes Bank lays off 500 employees amid restructuring drive
Yes Bank has started a restructuring process that involves laying off at least 500 employees, with the possibility of more layoffs in the upcoming weeks, as reported by the Economic Times.
27 Jun 2024
5G TechnologyIndia's 5G user base to hit 840 million by 2029
India is expected to witness a significant surge in its 5G user base, reaching approximately 840 million by the end of 2029, as per the latest report from Ericsson Mobility.
27 Jun 2024
CryptocurrencyCryptocurrency prices today: Check rates of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, Solana
Bitcoin has shed 1.05% over the last 24 hours, trading at $61,076.34. It is 6.40% lower than the previous week.
27 Jun 2024
NiftySensex crosses 79,000 for first time, Nifty nears 24,000 milestone
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty reached new lifetime highs today, marking the fourth consecutive day of a bull run.
27 Jun 2024
BoeingWhistleblower alleges serious flaws in Boeing 787 planes
Richard Cuevas, a mechanic at Strom, a contractor for Spirit Aerosystems, has raised concerns about the manufacturing process of Boeing's 787 Dreamliner planes.
27 Jun 2024
BitcoinMystery Bitcoiner donates $500K to cover Assange's 'forced' charter flight
Julian Assange, co-founder of WikiLeaks, has been freed after a 14-year battle against extradition to the United States.
26 Jun 2024
JioMartReliance Retail enters quick commerce race with 1-hour delivery pilot
Reliance Retail has launched a pilot program for immediate delivery of groceries and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) in select areas of Mumbai and Navi Mumbai.
26 Jun 2024
FlipkartFlipkart rolls out 'Super.money' payments app to take on PhonePe
Indian e-commerce giant, Flipkart, has launched its proprietary payments app, Super.money.
26 Jun 2024
Bharti AirtelBharti Airtel acquires additional 5G spectrum for ₹6,857 crore
Bharti Airtel has secured a 20-year lease on 97MHz of spectrum across key circles for ₹6,857 crore in the recent 5G spectrum auction.
26 Jun 2024
Stock MarketSensex climbs to 78,674 points, Nifty settles near 23,870 mark
On Wednesday, the stock market had a bearish opening but the Sensex and Nifty indices witnessed a surge.
26 Jun 2024
VolkswagenRivian's stock skyrockets 50% after Volkswagen's $5 billion investment
American EV maker Rivian's share price soared by 50% in extended trading, following the announcement of a $5 billion investment from German auto giant Volkswagen.
26 Jun 2024
Byju RaveendranGovernment probe clears BYJU's of fraud but flags governance lapses
The Indian government has absolved online-education startup BYJU'S of financial fraud following a yearlong investigation by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
26 Jun 2024
NiftyNifty crosses 23,800 milestone for the first time
The Nifty and Sensex indices achieved new record highs today, with the former surpassing the 23,800 mark for the first time.
26 Jun 2024
StartupsAccel focusing on rural India in search for next unicorns
Accel, a prominent investor in Indian e-commerce and marketplace start-ups, is redirecting its investment focus toward smaller towns and villages in India.
26 Jun 2024
BitcoinCryptocurrency prices today: Check rates of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Polygon, BNB
Bitcoin has gained 0.62% in the past 24 hours to trade at $61,720.62. It is 5.71% down compared to last week.
25 Jun 2024
ICICI BankICICI Bank surpasses UBS to become world's 18th largest bank
ICICI Bank, an Indian multinational banking and financial services company, has overtaken UBS to become the 18th largest bank globally in terms of market capitalization.
25 Jun 2024
IndiaIndia's external debt climbs to $663.8 billion in March 2024
India's external debt has seen a significant rise, reaching $663.8 billion at the end of March 2024, as per a statement released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today.
25 Jun 2024
Adani GroupAdani announces ₹1.3 lakh crore investment in group companies
The Adani Group has disclosed plans to invest approximately ₹1.3 lakh crore across its portfolio companies in the current fiscal year, as part of a $100 billion investment strategy over the next 7-10 years.
25 Jun 2024
Bharti AirtelVodafone Group plans ₹3,000 crore investment in Vodafone Idea
Vodafone Group Plc is set to invest up to ₹3,000 crore in its Indian telecom joint venture, Vodafone Idea.
25 Jun 2024
AppleApple supplier Foxconn accused of discrimination against married Indian women
Foxconn, a key supplier for Apple, is facing allegations of systematically excluding married women from employment, at its primary iPhone assembly plant in India.
25 Jun 2024
Stock MarketSensex climbs to 78,053 points, Nifty settles above 23,720 mark
On Tuesday, the benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices showed an upward trend.
25 Jun 2024
AppleApple considers replacing 50% of iPhone assembly workforce with machines
Apple is reportedly planning a significant shift in its production process, with the aim to automate up to 50% of its iPhone assembly line workforce over the next few years.
25 Jun 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningMajor record labels sue AI music start-ups for copyright infringement
The world's top record companies, Universal Music Group Recordings, Sony Music Entertainment, and Warner Records have filed lawsuits against AI music generators Suno and Udio.
25 Jun 2024
NiftySensex, Nifty soar to record highs ahead of budget announcement
India's leading stock indices, the Sensex and the Nifty, achieved new record highs on Tuesday.
25 Jun 2024
Department of Telecommunications (DoT)India gears up for spectrum auction worth over ₹96,300 crore
India is set to kick off its spectrum auction today, with airwaves valued at a whopping ₹96,317.65 crore up for grabs.
25 Jun 2024
NVIDIASell-off hits NVIDIA, stock price down 13% in 3 days
NVIDIA's stock has seen a sharp 13% decrease following a three-day sell-off that cost the company $430 billion.
25 Jun 2024
BitcoinCryptocurrency prices today: Check rates of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, Solana
Bitcoin has lost 2.65% in the last 24 hours, trading at $61,232.14. It is 6.69% down compared to last week.
24 Jun 2024
Stock MarketSensex gains over 130 points, Nifty settles near 23,540 mark
On Monday, major indices of the stock market, Sensex and Nifty, ended on a high.
24 Jun 2024
BYJU'SProsus writes off investment in BYJU'S, records $493 million loss
Tech investment firm Prosus has written off its 9.6% stake in BYJU'S, resulting in a loss of $493 million, as per its FY24 annual report.
24 Jun 2024
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)India's foreign gold reserves hit lowest level in 6 years
India's overseas gold reserves have hit a six-year low, with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) transferring large quantities of the precious metal back to domestic vaults.
24 Jun 2024
Elon MuskX CEO Linda Yaccarino reshuffles leadership amid tensions with Musk
Linda Yaccarino, CEO of X, has made changes to her leadership team in response to pressure from Elon Musk.
24 Jun 2024
BoeingUS prosecutors advise criminal charges against Boeing for settlement violation
US prosecutors have suggested to senior Justice Department officials, that criminal charges should be filed against Boeing.
